Let's go wild for wildflowers!
Join MetroParks as a volunteer-participant to identify as many species of wildflowers as possible during this community science program.
A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time (National Geographic). With our focus on native wildflowers for this BioBlitz, let's see how many species we can identify at Indian Creek MetroPark - Springfield Road Area.
To prepare for this program, please have downloaded the free iNaturalist app from the Google Play or App Store. To learn more about iNaturalist, visit https://www.inaturalist.org/. If you do not have access to a smartphone, we will have plant guides available to assist with plant identification.
There is a variety of trail difficulty. Three groups will explore different areas of the park. One route is relatively flat and just under a mile in length with moderate difficulty including some roots and possible mud after rainfall. The second route is flat in some areas, but also includes stairs, inclines, and declines of moderate difficulty. This trail is also under a mile in length.
Registration is required for this program, and space is limited. Due to the scientific nature of this program, there is an age requirement of 10 years or older, and participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
If you would like to earn volunteer hours for this community science event, please additionally register as a MetroParks of Butler County volunteer here: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1203740180
Don't miss out on your chance to become a scientist with MetroParks!
